CVE-2007-2796

CVE-2007-2796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arris Cadant C3 Cmts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Arris Cadant C3 CMTS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service termination) via a malformed IP packet with an invalid IP option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2796?
Arris Cadant C3 CMTS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service termination) via a malformed IP packet with an invalid IP option.
How severe is CVE-2007-2796?
CVE-2007-2796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2796 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2796?
CVE-2007-2796 affects Arris Cadant C3 Cmts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2796?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-2796 published?
CVE-2007-2796 was published on 2007-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)